Thanks Z.. The choices one has today is absolutely mind-boggling. The gimbal features are definitely getting better and better with the help of AI. It’s very interesting to see software AI compete with hardware AI. In my opinion, I think hardware AI gimbal , the Hohem M6 is more versatile because you can use it with ANY PHONE, any OS, be it iOS or Android regardless of age or model. As a matter of fact, if you can somehow attach any action camera to the Hohem, you will have a AI controlled action camera gimbal as well. Wouldn’t you?
You are very welcome. Yes the choices today are crazy. The AI tracking makes a big difference. That is a good question about the action camera. I think I’m gonna send Hohem question about this.
Hohem did confirm on one of their facebook post comment section that we can attach action camera but obviously can not control it through app, I got mine M6 2 weeks back and Gopro is balancing very well (not the best fit though, some sort of strap would be good if one of the 3rd parties can make it) and yeah I also tried with media mod and I was just about able to fit my gopro with mount in M6 but afraid that I'll spoil the rubber clamps on M6 due to media mod cold shoe mount cutouts. Overall it works with action camers but could be improved 100%.
I wanted to add, I just got the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and it DOES film in 4k/60fps with my Samsung S23 Ultra using the Mimo app. Yay, finally! I played with the Hohem iSteady M6 as well, I did like it, but it was a bit big and not as portable (OM6 folds easily). For me, the winner is DJI Osmo Mobile 6, but I can u derstand why others may prefer the Hohem, it is a great gimbal and does everything and more than the OM6 but for me, I value smaller size and portability and the fact that it can shoot 4k/60 with my Samsung in app, seals the deal for the OM6 for me.
The young girl deserves a BIG shoutout for helping you in the video. Without her efforts, I guess you wouldn't have been successful in bringing this comparison.
Absolutely. I am done with testing gimbals myself. Both of them have fun doing this and want to be part of it, so why not? It is the best to test it with few people. Lots of people ask me in the. comments what happens if your switch faces so I thought let’s try this. I’m glad I did. Lots of clarity here.
I had the Hohem M6 for a day but the pan motor lock would not stay unlocked. Every time the gimbal turned the motor would lock and it was not useable. I didn’t trust the little plastic lock to last long even if it was replaced so I returned it. Still looking for my perfect iPhone gimbal.
@@ZdenkaDarula I just got the Feiyutech Scorp Mini P smartphone gimbal. It s terrific. Well made. Takes the weight of my IPhone 13 Pro in a Smallrig cage with anamorphic lens and adjustable ND filters without any problem. It’s payload is around 500g. And it’s very well priced especially given the quality. I tried the Smooth 5S and while it can just handle the weight without the cage but with a Moment case, the arms are not quite long enough and I found they hit each other doing certain movements. I’m trying to figure out how much I will care about app integration. I have filmic legacy which works with the Smooth 5S. But I much prefer the handling of the Mini P. And the shutter button on the Mini P works with Filmic Legacy which is handy.
Great review! As samsung user I can tell that this brand limits the function of the gimbals apps (their pro camera app are powerful enough btw), and because of that I always look for features in the gimbal that bypass the need for the app. Maybe in the future if possible you can get one of those Xiaomi, Vivo, Asus or Pixel to see if they unlock something else. Since I mostly film riding a bike with one hand, to be possible to use the "director's view" I need a gimbal like OM6, but I also want the hardware features of the M6 (time lapse without app and XY range). I hope someday they could merge both and build me that Frankenstein. Btw, you are the only one that mentioned the remote control in the M6 (not even Hohem mentioned in their video), this is a VERY big deal if someone needs to make the gimbal longer to film above or below something, or control the gimbal from distance.
Thank you very much for your comment on sharing your thoughts. Yes, I think that they will create something smaller down the road. They all are getting better and better every year. I think I’ll have him should push more for the remote. It is absolutely a huge advantage to have it and I think they are missing on marketing opportunity there.
@@ZdenkaDarula do you have the Insta360 Extended Selfie Stick or a stick that can handle heavy gear on top of it? Maybe you can show them the potential of it by making one of your creative videos using the stick + M6 and its remote control.
@@RussiaDemais yes, I do have the 3 m long selfie stick, but it is not sturdy enough and it bends…. I usually prefer just a regular monopod because that one is very solid.
@@ZdenkaDarula I just checked, it can be connected, we just need to adjust the camera and rebalance it. Thanks anyways, I appreciate your prompt response. Amazing content 🥂
Thanks! I need some help with deciding whether a gimbal will solve our use case. We have a daughter that plays a lot of basketball and we film all of her games with an iphone. We use a tripod from time to time, but space is often so limited in the gyms we play and it's often tough to fit a tripod on bleachers. So, most of the time we hold the phone horizontally and film which is tough on our hands and arms. I'm thinking that a gimbal would be more comfortable and allow us to use the joystick to move the camera side to side as the players move from one side of the court to another. Is my thinking correct? Is it overkill to buy a gimbal for this purpose? I'm leaning towards the 360 or the Hohem, but their may be better options that are less expensive considering our limited use case. Any help or recommendations that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for a very good comparison! One question, can you use the OM6 and Zhiyun smooth 5s with other camera apps like the moment camera app or the blackmagic camera app? Would very much appreciate your answer!
Congratulations on your content, I wanted to ask what is the best option for the Samsung s23 ultra, for me the most interesting is the m6, is it compatible with the s23 ultra? thank you
I honestly cannot answer that iPad I don’t have that phone … it is heavy and big phone so something like M6 would most likely be good choice but when it comes to compatibility please check on their website …. Best wishes
Hey Zdenka, Thanks for this wonderful review. I am planning to get one for capturing group sports like horse riding, foot ball, etc. Can these gimbals handle that (esp. the tracking)? Kindly share your thoughts and suggestions
Hey Z, thank you very much for the invested time and this great video. I have a hard time choosing a gimbal for my daughter. She plans to make cooking videos on TikTok and / or TH-cam. Which of the gimbals would you recommend for her one-girl-show (no camera-man and so on)? Right now, I believe the insta360 would be the best choice? Thx in adv
do you think the hohem isteady m6 tiny remote control is a must have? unfortunately the kit i bought didn’t come with it so i was wondering if i should just order the remote by itself right now . i’m using the gimbal for recording content for a restaurant .
This video dropped at the right time and is perfect if your wallet cant get em all. I am trying to juggle the pros and cons of each gimbal especially with the weight limitations and features. Great side by side comparison and execution, making you choose what matters to your needs. Thanks Zdenka!!!
How far away can a subject be with each gimbal if you want to begin tracking? Not begin tracking then have them move away. Rather how far can they be while still being able to start the tracking? Thank you.
I'm in the market - what a great review! Thank you! And your family! They're growing so fast! I think you showed a picture of them, or something a couple years ago. Kids grow so fast! 😭
Can you suggest best gimbal for vivo x 100 pro with Active Tracking and Provision for Hollyland Lark 150 Wireless Mic Receiver..I’ve got Feiyutech Scorp Mini..Thanks 🎉
Thank you so much for sharing this video. For Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra Which gimbal stabilizer would you recommend me hohem isteady m6 or zhiyun smooth 5s?
Great video as always! Does all of these gimbals operate with the iPhone native camera app? If so what restrictions will there be? I do not require and tracking or any editing features. I only want shoot stable shots in high resolution with all potential frame rates possible.
Yes, it is good for iPhone for sure. If you will be filming with filters then you will need to add some counterweights…. But if you will be filming just in automatic mode, you don’t need anything.
I was wondering, does the Hohem M6 have enough balancing range to allow for accessory lenses and filters? I know that the folks at Moment recommend the Smooth 5S. I'm wondering how the Hohem compares in this regard.
I am going to buy a first gimbal . I am thinking of Hohem m6 or insta flow. My concerns are about learning curve and editing in app . Insta allows to edit in their app. But hohem doesn’t have . My question is which one is easy to learn. And is insta edition app good ??
The learning curve for both gimbals is the same. It really doesn’t matter which one you choose it honestly is the same to learn that. You should be looking at as if your phone is compatible.
This video was very helpful to me! Well done! I need your help. I am an interior designer and I would like to buy a gimbal to make videos of my projects with my iphone 14 pro max. which gimbal die do you recommend? thanks so much for the help
To be honest, it really doesn’t matter what the gimbal you are going to choose. It is all about the shots. Gimbal will only help you stabilize the footage further.
Hoping you don't consider this comment "too long" to read to the end, as there is a very important question awaiting. But, before I get to that... THANK YOU for being the first...and, at least as far as I'm aware, only...person to cover the use of Android phones with these gimbals (ESPECIALLY in regards to the just-released Insta360 Flow). All...and, I do mean ALL...others have focused exclusively on iOS (which baffles me, considering Android handset usage outnumbers iOS usage by approx 10-to-1). Also, thank you for going into extreme detail regarding the functions of each gimbal, and how they truly compare against each other. So far, in the other videos I've watched, they either only covered the basics, or haven't even done an actual comparison, despite what some of their video titles claime (ones even had the words "in-depth comparison" in the video titles, yet there was no actual 'comparison'...the video was nothing more than an overview of the features of the three gimbals in the video). Personally, I've got Zhiyun Smooth 3, which I've had for several years, and I've been looking to replace it. I also use a GoPro Hero 8 Black, and recently added an Insta360 X3 to the collection. Within the next few months, I'm also planning on adding the tiny Insta360 Go to the collection, as it's perfect for mounting on, or in, RC vehicles (for a "first person" perspective). The question these past several months had been - between the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 & Zhiyun Smooth 5 - which to get...and, then, out of the blue, Insta360 releases the Flow, adding another contender to my list. Truth is, when I was just considering the other two, the handheld tracking features was the most important feature, to which I was leaning towards the Smooth 5 (as it seemed to have the better tracking between those two). However, seeing the tripod tracking feature of the Flow, that feature also became of extreme importance, as I instantly realized how valuable such a feature could be when shooting RC videos. At the same time, I wasn't even aware of the Hohem M6, so now I need to consider all four as possibilities...but, still, 'which'. So, taking into consideration those two features - handheld tracking & tripod tracking - between these four gimbals, which would be your 1st & 2nd choices (in order of preference), and why? I'm hoping to place the order next week, and would really appreciate some input/insight into those specific features related to these gimbals. 🤙🏼
Thank you for your comment. In your case I would go with Insta360 as tracking will be best for you and you will much easier time…. I wouldn’t even consider a different one .., I didn’t catch what phone you have.. I hope iPhone as Androids don’t have much there yet…. If you have an Android I would stay with DJI
@@ZdenkaDarula Thank you for your reply...and, regarding the Insta360 Flow's tracking, I've come to the same conclusion. As for which handset I have, it's the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Regarding Apple, I'll just keep it "polite", and just say I'm fairly anti-Apple. As for the DJI, after watching several reviews, it seems to have the worst (or, close to the worst) tracking. I realize DJI's compatibility with Android handsets might be the best (my current/third drone, as well as my first drone, is/was DJI), but I'd MUCH prefer "tracking reliability" over "extra features/functionality & Android compatibility". Besides, as mentioned in the video, Insta360 is constantly releasing app/firmware updates, so it's (fairly) safe to assume that at least some (if not all) of the features/functionality the iOS version currently has over Android should (sooner or later) come to Android.
I am getting my m6 delivered today. I prefer that I can use the native phone app with the gimbals ai attachment to get great shots and i'm not restricted to the apps camera system. I would love you to do a video review of the different apps camera qualities. So trying different scenarios, low light, bright light, high contrast environments etc so we can literally just see the difference in video quality between the app and the phones native camera app without any detail on the gimbal stabilisation or features. Love your work, keep it up!
Thank you for your request… unfortunately there is no visual difference really… TH-cam compresses videos so if I post it here, there will be no difference…, you might only see it on your computer screen
I'm a huge fan. Thx for the content. I have yet able to find a phone gimbal that can hold the weight and thickness of a Samsung Fold 4. Do u know if the insta360 flow will work with the fold4?
Great review!! One issue i have with the m6, Wont stay unlocked!!!I'm on my second m6 in a week span with the same issue!! They have an issue with the lock button, it will not stay in the unlocked position. Once it rotates a full 360 it automatically locks back. Any suggestions?
I wanted to buy dji, but you made it easy, I was hesitant about hohem, I will buy it. You made it easy to do it, but why is hohem low price, is its raw materials good?
Thank you very much for your kind words. DJI is simply Nona brand so they can hike up the price quite a bit. Hohem is still relatively new but they are having great products lately
Hello, it is really admirable that you are responding to all comments. I had a small question, I will place the order according to your answer. Out of boredom I bought Gopro hero 9, my phone model is 14 pro max. I'm thinking of getting the 15 pro max when the iphone 15 comes out. Do you think it would be more logical to buy for a gimbal that I can use both Gopro and my phone? I think the powerbank feature in Smooth 5 will be very useful for Gopro. Because Gopros charge in 1 hour :(
@@ZdenkaDarula is there any way to use gopro with gimbal? I've seen a case model where you can place a Gopro in the camera part of the phone case. Do you have information
Wow, thanks for you're review. I am here watching because I bought a smooth 4 sealed for 10.00 at garage sale and when I opened it and looked on YT how to use...wow so complicated for what I want to film and actually all have a learning curve and I thought gimbles we're more plug and play lol. I film jewelry hauls and flea & antique markets so I have a feeling Zhiyun smooth 4 will be something I just won't reach for because of me fumbling with it and the weight. Am I overthinking this and give it a little focus time and learn the smooth or switch to a simpler one? any input appreciated.
To be honest, all the gimbals are having the same learning curve so it doesn’t matter if you grab something else or if you grab the one you already have. The more you use it the easier is going to get…. You might be surprised by you will get it faster than you think.
Thankyou, that was for a newbie very comprehensive. I have an Android it is interesting that it is not as well supported. For instance you said the Hohem doesnt have slow motion where as my phone Samsung S22 Ultra has Super Slow-Mo, Slow Motion and Hyperlapse. Im guessing its the software in the Gimbal?
I want to buy a hohem isteady m6 kit, does the tracker work in native camera mode? and does the hohem come with a rechargable battery or do you have to replace batteries constantly? @@ZdenkaDarula
Thanks for sharing! I just bought the Zhiyun Smooth 5S. From what I can see from my Samsung 10+, is that I have to purchase the Premium+ subscription on StaCam if I want to use it all. But the problem is that there are 2 Premium+ subscriptions. Premium+ Member and Premium+ Pass. The last slightly more expensive than the first. But no place explain the difference between the 2 premium features. And no answer from Zhiyun... Do you know the difference between the 2?
You are very welcome. This is a very interesting question. I am unfortunately not familiar with their pricing or the differences but I will for sure ask. If you want to send me a quick email through my website so I have your contact …. once I get the answer I can just forward it to you.
First of all, thank you very much. I bought Osmo 6. I think my phone Samsung A15 is enough, what do you say. I just noticed your work. Excellent narration.
It's really a tough choice between the Flow and M6. Flow is better suited for mobile filmmaking due to its portability but the M6 is such a polished product in almost everyway. Feels like your can't go wrong with the M6 whereas the Flow could benefit from another 1-2 hardware iteration. Either way, they are both amazing products and I'm happy with my M6 (which I bought after watching your review 🙂)
It is a tough choice. But they are both made for a different purpose. Insta 360 would be some thing I would have in my purse but for big filming I would use a Hohem.
I got the M6 recently and like it a lot! But with my phone (iPhone 14pro max) mounted, you can definitely feel the heaviness of the gimbal and phone. Solution? Buy the Insta360 flow for casual shots and M6 for more planned out shots or Solution #2) get the old dumbbells out and work on these biceps 💪 😅
Does anyone know if any of these would work on something like a Huawei P40 Lite. The dang thing does not have Android installed so I'm trying to find a Gimbal that is compatible with my Huawei
Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer but very soon I am planning to make a video about the best gimbal for android… I will be using Google pixel seven pro but hopefully this should give many answers to all android users
If I want tracking a rc car (crawler) at 60fps 1080p... what is the best choice... I know insta360 do tracking objet but at 30fps... I heard hohem can track face with the original app of your phone. So 120fps ..60fps .. but does tracking objet....?????
Unfortunately, object tracking is not available outside of Hohem app. The sensor is made strictly for faces. Right now the best bet when it comes to tracking object is honestly Insta 360.
This is the video that ive been waiting on. My choices were between Hohem and Insta360. I will go with the Insta360 for it's tracking and it's weight/portability as I already have a zhiyun weebill S for heavier payload using my dslr. I can always use the tripod from my Weebill S on the base of the Insta360 if more stability is required. Thanks again as you are the only one with such a comprehensive look at all 4 gimbals
You are very welcome. I think in your case you are doing the right choice if you already have one big gimbal. I think that Insta360 will get only better as they will be adding more features. I know that whenever they come out with a Camera they constantly add more stuff over the time. Best of luck and enjoy.
I am in the same boat, but I like the m6 with ai tracking because I have android phones plus it can do more movements. 200g weight difference kind sucks
Hello Zdenka! My heartfelt thanks for your very professional and carefully thought-out videos, speaking as a fellow teacher. I got the DJI and I'm very happy with it, excellent quality. So excited as a lifelong photographer to discover this device! By the way I make it your heritage is Croatian...? Well-traveled, polyglot English teacher with an avid interest in names and their histories. And I must say your command of English, a virtual salad of mind-numbing linguistic ingredients, is superb! :-)
Thank you for this very good comparison! In my opinion the best on TH-cam. I was looking for a gimbal for my new iPhone 16 pro max. this review was very useful ! I am still wavering between the ZHIYUN S5 or Hohem iSteady M6. After this review, I am more drawn to the Hohem (Remote Control). Thank you!!
@@ZdenkaDarula I didn’t buy yet, I’m about to buy a set up including freewell Sherpa case for iPhone 14 pro max, VND filter, and hohem iSteady M6. I wanted to make sure if it will work before i buy.
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Thanks Z.. The choices one has today is absolutely mind-boggling. The gimbal features are definitely getting better and better with the help of AI. It’s very interesting to see software AI compete with hardware AI. In my opinion, I think hardware AI gimbal , the Hohem M6 is more versatile because you can use it with ANY PHONE, any OS, be it iOS or Android regardless of age or model. As a matter of fact, if you can somehow attach any action camera to the Hohem, you will have a AI controlled action camera gimbal as well. Wouldn’t you?
You are very welcome. Yes the choices today are crazy. The AI tracking makes a big difference. That is a good question about the action camera. I think I’m gonna send Hohem question about this.
I’ve see a video somewhere on TH-cam where someone attached a gopro and used the AI module to track. Pretty cool
Hohem did confirm on one of their facebook post comment section that we can attach action camera but obviously can not control it through app, I got mine M6 2 weeks back and Gopro is balancing very well (not the best fit though, some sort of strap would be good if one of the 3rd parties can make it) and yeah I also tried with media mod and I was just about able to fit my gopro with mount in M6 but afraid that I'll spoil the rubber clamps on M6 due to media mod cold shoe mount cutouts. Overall it works with action camers but could be improved 100%.
@@WORLDTHEWAYISEE thank you so much for sharing this.., I’ll follow up with them…. That is a good news
@@ZdenkaDarula You're welcome 🙏
I wanted to add, I just got the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and it DOES film in 4k/60fps with my Samsung S23 Ultra using the Mimo app. Yay, finally! I played with the Hohem iSteady M6 as well, I did like it, but it was a bit big and not as portable (OM6 folds easily). For me, the winner is DJI Osmo Mobile 6, but I can u derstand why others may prefer the Hohem, it is a great gimbal and does everything and more than the OM6 but for me, I value smaller size and portability and the fact that it can shoot 4k/60 with my Samsung in app, seals the deal for the OM6 for me.
Thank you very much for sharing
Confused 😢 between OM6 and M6
The young girl deserves a BIG shoutout for helping you in the video. Without her efforts, I guess you wouldn't have been successful in bringing this comparison.
Absolutely. I am done with testing gimbals myself. Both of them have fun doing this and want to be part of it, so why not? It is the best to test it with few people. Lots of people ask me in the. comments what happens if your switch faces so I thought let’s try this. I’m glad I did. Lots of clarity here.
I want one just for lives on ig or youtube. I want to figure out what will work best
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
I had the Hohem M6 for a day but the pan motor lock would not stay unlocked. Every time the gimbal turned the motor would lock and it was not useable. I didn’t trust the little plastic lock to last long even if it was replaced so I returned it. Still looking for my perfect iPhone gimbal.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.., you will eventually find something right for you
@@ZdenkaDarula I just got the Feiyutech Scorp Mini P smartphone gimbal. It s terrific. Well made. Takes the weight of my IPhone 13 Pro in a Smallrig cage with anamorphic lens and adjustable ND filters without any problem. It’s payload is around 500g. And it’s very well priced especially given the quality. I tried the Smooth 5S and while it can just handle the weight without the cage but with a Moment case, the arms are not quite long enough and I found they hit each other doing certain movements. I’m trying to figure out how much I will care about app integration. I have filmic legacy which works with the Smooth 5S. But I much prefer the handling of the Mini P. And the shutter button on the Mini P works with Filmic Legacy which is handy.
Great review and i am happy with my djo osmo mobile 6 even that i have android, it works for my use and i am still learning to use it.
Thank you very much for sharing and thank you very much for your support
Thank you for taking time to creating this great VDO. Very constructive, and helpful for my decision making. Cheers Zdenka.
You are very welcome. I’m glad that the video helped.
Nice comparison, i think hohem is the best for me. Thank you
Thanks for watching!…. Hohem is versatile…
Best review of these gimblas i've seen, and i've seen alot of them. Great job!
Thank you so much
Great review! As samsung user I can tell that this brand limits the function of the gimbals apps (their pro camera app are powerful enough btw), and because of that I always look for features in the gimbal that bypass the need for the app. Maybe in the future if possible you can get one of those Xiaomi, Vivo, Asus or Pixel to see if they unlock something else.
Since I mostly film riding a bike with one hand, to be possible to use the "director's view" I need a gimbal like OM6, but I also want the hardware features of the M6 (time lapse without app and XY range). I hope someday they could merge both and build me that Frankenstein.
Btw, you are the only one that mentioned the remote control in the M6 (not even Hohem mentioned in their video), this is a VERY big deal if someone needs to make the gimbal longer to film above or below something, or control the gimbal from distance.
Thank you very much for your comment on sharing your thoughts. Yes, I think that they will create something smaller down the road. They all are getting better and better every year. I think I’ll have him should push more for the remote. It is absolutely a huge advantage to have it and I think they are missing on marketing opportunity there.
@@ZdenkaDarula do you have the Insta360 Extended Selfie Stick or a stick that can handle heavy gear on top of it? Maybe you can show them the potential of it by making one of your creative videos using the stick + M6 and its remote control.
@@RussiaDemais yes, I do have the 3 m long selfie stick, but it is not sturdy enough and it bends…. I usually prefer just a regular monopod because that one is very solid.
in iPhone, can you use any of these gimbals with the Blackmagic filiming app?
Black magic app does not support any gimbal… so you would use this gimbal as a stabilizer
A very thorough and informative review. Thank you for the review!!!
You are very welcome
I am curious if your research has identified which holder is best for Thick phone cases.. or in my case, Galaxy fold 4.
It would be Zhiyun or Hohem iSteady m6.. not DJI for sure…
I bought Hohem M6 because of you. Thanks from thailand . I am your fc
You are very welcome. I hope you will enjoy your new gimbal
All are so detailed.. thank you for sharing. Now I'm clear with my choice 😊
You are very welcome. I’m glad you got your answer
Please help me to choice I will shooting with Galaxy s24 ultra.
Hohem iSteady M6
Thank you for a detailed comparison, I was wondering if dji mic receiver can be plugged into hohem isteady?
Unfortunately I have never tested it so I am not sure
@@ZdenkaDarula I just checked, it can be connected, we just need to adjust the camera and rebalance it.
Thanks anyways, I appreciate your prompt response.
Amazing content 🥂
Can you tell me what’s the best one for shooting gym workout videos for TH-cam with an iPhone 13 Pro Max?
Honestly all… but insta 360 flow has the best tracking so it might be good for your purpose if you need the camera to follow you
Thanks! I need some help with deciding whether a gimbal will solve our use case. We have a daughter that plays a lot of basketball and we film all of her games with an iphone. We use a tripod from time to time, but space is often so limited in the gyms we play and it's often tough to fit a tripod on bleachers. So, most of the time we hold the phone horizontally and film which is tough on our hands and arms. I'm thinking that a gimbal would be more comfortable and allow us to use the joystick to move the camera side to side as the players move from one side of the court to another. Is my thinking correct? Is it overkill to buy a gimbal for this purpose? I'm leaning towards the 360 or the Hohem, but their may be better options that are less expensive considering our limited use case. Any help or recommendations that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated!
If you get insta360 flow and enable tracking, it will track your daughter anywhere she moves and you won’t have to use a joystick
Z, the time and effort, you put in for the comprehensive reviews is greatly appreciated 👍👍
Thank you so much for your support
Thanks for a very good comparison!
One question, can you use the OM6 and Zhiyun smooth 5s with other camera apps like the moment camera app or the blackmagic camera app?
Would very much appreciate your answer!
OM6 is compatible with Moment. That is the only gimbal compatible with that app
Congratulations on your content, I wanted to ask what is the best option for the Samsung s23 ultra, for me the most interesting is the m6, is it compatible with the s23 ultra? thank you
I honestly cannot answer that iPad I don’t have that phone … it is heavy and big phone so something like M6 would most likely be good choice but when it comes to compatibility please check on their website …. Best wishes
Madam Z,
Can I use Samsung ZFold6 on Hohem M6.
This was a brilliant .meticulous demo.
Thanx.
I’m glad you like the video. Unfortunately I never had a chance to test the phone so I don’t have the answer.
Hey Zdenka, Thanks for this wonderful review. I am planning to get one for capturing group sports like horse riding, foot ball, etc. Can these gimbals handle that (esp. the tracking)? Kindly share your thoughts and suggestions
This video is quite old…. The newly released gimbals can do it
Hey Z, thank you very much for the invested time and this great video. I have a hard time choosing a gimbal for my daughter. She plans to make cooking videos on TikTok and / or TH-cam. Which of the gimbals would you recommend for her one-girl-show (no camera-man and so on)? Right now, I believe the insta360 would be the best choice? Thx in adv
I think for her the Insta 360 would be a good choice
Kindly suggest me best gimbal for My S23 Ultra. ❤ from india.
Hohem iSteady M6
Which gimbal would you recommend to record sporting events?
Insta 360 flow because of the tracking
do you think the hohem isteady m6 tiny remote control is a must have? unfortunately the kit i bought didn’t come with it so i was wondering if i should just order the remote by itself right now . i’m using the gimbal for recording content for a restaurant .
Unfortunately, that is not something I can answer for you. If you find that you need a remote, then you will know that you need to get one.
Does the kit include the wireless remote for the Hohem iSteady M6?
No, it is not included after bite separately from their website
Dear Ma'am, Samsung S23 does'nt need a gimbal.... Stablization of a gimbal can only be checked with a smartohone wihout OIS
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Im looking at doing holiday vlogging with a google 6 which hohem do you recommend?
ISteady M6 is the way to go
Which one is better for s23 ultra zhiyun is weight balancing perfectly or om6 is better handling
For that type of a phone, Zhiyun would be better
What tripod should I get with this for the mohem isteady m6? Can one attach? I am using a S23 Ultra.
If you are talking about big tall tripod. You can attach any type of tripod
Hi Zdenka, question: in Insta360 Flow i can perform Vortex mode or Inception mode like in the Smooth 5s?
Yes absolutely you can
Great video. Are there visible differences in video quality between apps?
I would expect that the video quality is mostly reliant on the quality of the phone you use and its cameras . Rubbish phone camera = rubbish video
This video dropped at the right time and is perfect if your wallet cant get em all. I am trying to juggle the pros and cons of each gimbal especially with the weight limitations and features. Great side by side comparison and execution, making you choose what matters to your needs. Thanks Zdenka!!!
You are very welcome. It was fun to make this video….
How far away can a subject be with each gimbal if you want to begin tracking? Not begin tracking then have them move away. Rather how far can they be while still being able to start the tracking? Thank you.
All gimbals are different so the distances will vary
Muito top o vídeo... o M6 faz fotos 360° igual o Insta360 flow?
Thank you for your support. That feature is only available on Insta360 as they use their AI feature which is only theirs
@@ZdenkaDarula Obrigado... qual gimbal você indica para além de filmagem tirar bastante fotos. Estou na dúvida entre M6 ou Smooth Q4
Which mode is good for selfie video using the main camera? Like walking and recording myself?
All follow mode and enable tracking yourself
@ZdenkaDarula OK so use lock mode with tracking. Will try that with the main camera lens. Thank you
can hohem track for example in facebook live? please advise thanksss. im an android user..
Yes, if you will be using the AI dedicated sensor, then you can use any app
I'm in the market - what a great review! Thank you!
And your family! They're growing so fast! I think you showed a picture of them, or something a couple years ago. Kids grow so fast! 😭
You are very welcome… yes he is already taller than me… lol
Hey, I saw that you have Moment phone case. Did you try to use Insta 360 Flow with 18mm Moment lens?
No, I’m finding that that gimbal cannot handle much weight
Can you suggest best gimbal for vivo x 100 pro with Active Tracking and Provision for Hollyland Lark 150 Wireless Mic Receiver..I’ve got Feiyutech Scorp Mini..Thanks 🎉
I am very sorry, but I don’t know VIVO at all, so I don’t know what is compatible with it
I'm leaning toward the Hohem. I have a Google Pixel 8 and I could not get the DJI to work with it. I'm returning it.
Yes, that’s type of phone is not ideal for DJI…
Harlo Z.. can check, which gimbal work best with xiaomi ultra 13 phone 8K video? TIA.
Sorry you have to see compatibility list as I don’t know that phone.. if I don’t have it, I don’t know
Thank you so much for sharing this video. For Samsung Galaxy s23 Ultra Which gimbal stabilizer would you recommend me hohem isteady m6 or zhiyun smooth 5s?
I think I would go with Hohem as you can use it in any app
Thanks Zdenka. Have you ever tested or planning testing which gimbal is best for action cameras like Insta 360 One RS?
I will keep that in mind, but I haven’t really planned it
Great video as always! Does all of these gimbals operate with the iPhone native camera app? If so what restrictions will there be? I do not require and tracking or any editing features. I only want shoot stable shots in high resolution with all potential frame rates possible.
All gimbals can do that…. No restrictions.
@@ZdenkaDarula Thanks for a quick reply, super helpful!
Im waiting for my dji osmo m6. Is it good for 14 pro max? Do i need counterweight ?
Yes, it is good for iPhone for sure. If you will be filming with filters then you will need to add some counterweights…. But if you will be filming just in automatic mode, you don’t need anything.
Hey mummy..osmo 6 is good with s22ultra..pleas let me know..im planing to buy
please check compatibility list on DJI website ….
@Zdenka Darula my dear..I think it's better to ask a pro like u..that's why I'm asking to u..anyway thnx for ur reply my dear sweet ❤️
Which is compatible for s23 ultra Samsung..
The best one is Hohem
You're hands down the best out there in this space. Thanks for such a thorough and informative review!
I was wondering, does the Hohem M6 have enough balancing range to allow for accessory lenses and filters? I know that the folks at Moment recommend the Smooth 5S. I'm wondering how the Hohem compares in this regard.
You are very welcome
Very nice content. Which cheap tripod or monopod would you recommend for hohem M6?
Unfortunately, I’m not really familiar with tripods. I would say any can do as long as it’s not too cheap and too light
@@ZdenkaDarula that's exactly my concern. Either mono or tripod, I wish to do some crane shots. Hohem + iphone it's already some weight
I am going to buy a first gimbal . I am thinking of Hohem m6 or insta flow. My concerns are about learning curve and editing in app . Insta allows to edit in their app. But hohem doesn’t have .
My question is which one is easy to learn.
And is insta edition app good ??
The learning curve for both gimbals is the same. It really doesn’t matter which one you choose it honestly is the same to learn that. You should be looking at as if your phone is compatible.
This video was very helpful to me! Well done! I need your help. I am an interior designer and I would like to buy a gimbal to make videos of my projects with my iphone 14 pro max. which gimbal die do you recommend? thanks so much for the help
You are very welcome. To be honest, you can use any gimbal in your case… the only thing you should check if your phone is compatible
@@ZdenkaDarula I'm very undecided between the Hohem M6 and the Zhiyun Smooth 5. What do you recommend? Thank you
I want to make videos for my clothing brand. Outdoor and indoor both
Im confused which will be better for me? I want to shoot with iphone 15
To be honest, it really doesn’t matter what the gimbal you are going to choose. It is all about the shots. Gimbal will only help you stabilize the footage further.
Hoping you don't consider this comment "too long" to read to the end, as there is a very important question awaiting. But, before I get to that... THANK YOU for being the first...and, at least as far as I'm aware, only...person to cover the use of Android phones with these gimbals (ESPECIALLY in regards to the just-released Insta360 Flow). All...and, I do mean ALL...others have focused exclusively on iOS (which baffles me, considering Android handset usage outnumbers iOS usage by approx 10-to-1). Also, thank you for going into extreme detail regarding the functions of each gimbal, and how they truly compare against each other. So far, in the other videos I've watched, they either only covered the basics, or haven't even done an actual comparison, despite what some of their video titles claime (ones even had the words "in-depth comparison" in the video titles, yet there was no actual 'comparison'...the video was nothing more than an overview of the features of the three gimbals in the video).
Personally, I've got Zhiyun Smooth 3, which I've had for several years, and I've been looking to replace it. I also use a GoPro Hero 8 Black, and recently added an Insta360 X3 to the collection. Within the next few months, I'm also planning on adding the tiny Insta360 Go to the collection, as it's perfect for mounting on, or in, RC vehicles (for a "first person" perspective). The question these past several months had been - between the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 & Zhiyun Smooth 5 - which to get...and, then, out of the blue, Insta360 releases the Flow, adding another contender to my list.
Truth is, when I was just considering the other two, the handheld tracking features was the most important feature, to which I was leaning towards the Smooth 5 (as it seemed to have the better tracking between those two). However, seeing the tripod tracking feature of the Flow, that feature also became of extreme importance, as I instantly realized how valuable such a feature could be when shooting RC videos. At the same time, I wasn't even aware of the Hohem M6, so now I need to consider all four as possibilities...but, still, 'which'. So, taking into consideration those two features - handheld tracking & tripod tracking - between these four gimbals, which would be your 1st & 2nd choices (in order of preference), and why? I'm hoping to place the order next week, and would really appreciate some input/insight into those specific features related to these gimbals. 🤙🏼
Thank you for your comment. In your case I would go with Insta360 as tracking will be best for you and you will much easier time…. I wouldn’t even consider a different one .., I didn’t catch what phone you have.. I hope iPhone as Androids don’t have much there yet…. If you have an Android I would stay with DJI
@@ZdenkaDarula Thank you for your reply...and, regarding the Insta360 Flow's tracking, I've come to the same conclusion. As for which handset I have, it's the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Regarding Apple, I'll just keep it "polite", and just say I'm fairly anti-Apple. As for the DJI, after watching several reviews, it seems to have the worst (or, close to the worst) tracking.
I realize DJI's compatibility with Android handsets might be the best (my current/third drone, as well as my first drone, is/was DJI), but I'd MUCH prefer "tracking reliability" over "extra features/functionality & Android compatibility". Besides, as mentioned in the video, Insta360 is constantly releasing app/firmware updates, so it's (fairly) safe to assume that at least some (if not all) of the features/functionality the iOS version currently has over Android should (sooner or later) come to Android.
I am getting my m6 delivered today. I prefer that I can use the native phone app with the gimbals ai attachment to get great shots and i'm not restricted to the apps camera system. I would love you to do a video review of the different apps camera qualities. So trying different scenarios, low light, bright light, high contrast environments etc so we can literally just see the difference in video quality between the app and the phones native camera app without any detail on the gimbal stabilisation or features. Love your work, keep it up!
Thank you for your request… unfortunately there is no visual difference really… TH-cam compresses videos so if I post it here, there will be no difference…, you might only see it on your computer screen
Hi honey, is it possible to switch between front and rear camera during video recording? I have a isteady M6 and I don't know how to do it..thank you
Unfortunately it is not possible
I'm a huge fan. Thx for the content. I have yet able to find a phone gimbal that can hold the weight and thickness of a Samsung Fold 4. Do u know if the insta360 flow will work with the fold4?
You are very welcome. Yes you have a very different phone. I would just send question to Insta 360 and ask them directly. It is hard for me to say.
Hi, I want to start filming my daughter with the iPhone 14 Pro Max while she is horseriding, what gimbal should I use please? Kind regards
Any will do…. Best tracking has insta360 flow but check the maximum payload if it can handle your phone
Does hohem support telephoto lens of a phone..
It depends on what type of phone you have
Where did u get the Hohem remote
The link is in a video description to the remote
Which app to use for this DJI osmo mobile se gimbal with Samsung Galaxy S24 ultra
DJI mimo or native camera app
@@ZdenkaDarula I really appreciate and from the bottom of my heart express thanks. 🙏
Hello Zdenka, I was wondering if the remote control on the M6 has a zoom on it. Like if you stroll away a little, can you zoom back in.
Sorry, it doesn’t have zoom in function
@@ZdenkaDarula Oh well. Thanks. That would have been awesome. But still a nice gimbal.
One of the best video i have watch. Straight to the point.
Thank you very much for your support
Great review!! One issue i have with the m6, Wont stay unlocked!!!I'm on my second m6 in a week span with the same issue!! They have an issue with the lock button, it will not stay in the unlocked position. Once it rotates a full 360 it automatically locks back. Any suggestions?
Get in touch with Hohem and ask for replacement… or store you bought it from
Great video. Still searching a gimbal for my Samsung S10+ and action cam.
Thank you for your support and best wishes
I wanted to buy dji, but you made it easy, I was hesitant about hohem, I will buy it. You made it easy to do it, but why is hohem low price, is its raw materials good?
Thank you very much for your kind words. DJI is simply Nona brand so they can hike up the price quite a bit. Hohem is still relatively new but they are having great products lately
Can you connect the insta 360 go 3 with this gimble?
It’s all depends which one you’re talking about. It should not be a problem.
you and your children has very heavy work for this video thank you ❤️
You are very welcome
Hello, it is really admirable that you are responding to all comments. I had a small question, I will place the order according to your answer. Out of boredom I bought Gopro hero 9, my phone model is 14 pro max. I'm thinking of getting the 15 pro max when the iphone 15 comes out. Do you think it would be more logical to buy for a gimbal that I can use both Gopro and my phone? I think the powerbank feature in Smooth 5 will be very useful for Gopro. Because Gopros charge in 1 hour :(
Hm…. Smooth 5S is only for smartphones. I would most likely just get power bank for GoPro…
@@ZdenkaDarula is there any way to use gopro with gimbal? I've seen a case model where you can place a Gopro in the camera part of the phone case. Do you have information
Wow, thanks for you're review. I am here watching because I bought a smooth 4 sealed for 10.00 at garage sale and when I opened it and looked on YT how to use...wow so complicated for what I want to film and actually all have a learning curve and I thought gimbles we're more plug and play lol. I film jewelry hauls and flea & antique markets so I have a feeling Zhiyun smooth 4 will be something I just won't reach for because of me fumbling with it and the weight. Am I overthinking this and give it a little focus time and learn the smooth or switch to a simpler one? any input appreciated.
To be honest, all the gimbals are having the same learning curve so it doesn’t matter if you grab something else or if you grab the one you already have. The more you use it the easier is going to get…. You might be surprised by you will get it faster than you think.
Thankyou, that was for a newbie very comprehensive. I have an Android it is interesting that it is not as well supported. For instance you said the Hohem doesnt have slow motion where as my phone Samsung S22 Ultra has Super Slow-Mo, Slow Motion and Hyperlapse. Im guessing its the software in the Gimbal?
Every android will have different options …. Apple is one system, androids are many systems by different makers
Why did the Hohem video look zoomed in during the stability comparison? Which had the best stability footage among these?
Hohem, a video was filmed in different resolution so I had to zoom in to avoid black bars…. Hohem is by far the most stable
@@ZdenkaDarula thank you!
Will the insta 360 flow work with iPhone 15 pro max?
It might be a little bit too heavy for it, but it should work
Great channel, solid work.
Reccommend for real estate photography with iphone 14pro ?
Any of them will work
@@ZdenkaDarula thanks Z !
So which one is worth buying ?
The answer is in the video you need to know what you are looking for
Where did you get the light filters from? 13:58
I use Moment brand for lenses
so the samsung lacks 60 fps with every gimbal or can we use the camera app that comes with the phones while using the gimbal?
Yes, you can use your native camera app and use a gimbal for stabilization
I want to buy a hohem isteady m6 kit, does the tracker work in native camera mode? and does the hohem come with a rechargable battery or do you have to replace batteries constantly?
@@ZdenkaDarula
Thank you for the great review, very detailed and informative. I still cant decide between zhiyun smooth 5s or hohem isteady m6.
You are very welcome
Thanks for sharing! I just bought the Zhiyun Smooth 5S. From what I can see from my Samsung 10+, is that I have to purchase the Premium+ subscription on StaCam if I want to use it all. But the problem is that there are 2 Premium+ subscriptions. Premium+ Member and Premium+ Pass. The last slightly more expensive than the first. But no place explain the difference between the 2 premium features. And no answer from Zhiyun...
Do you know the difference between the 2?
You are very welcome. This is a very interesting question. I am unfortunately not familiar with their pricing or the differences but I will for sure ask. If you want to send me a quick email through my website so I have your contact …. once I get the answer I can just forward it to you.
@@ZdenkaDarula Thank you very much indeed!
Hello madem i am from India 🇮🇳 i have izi go x glimble its cost around 7000 rupees what is your opinion on the glimble😊
Unfortunately, I’ve never heard of that gimbal so I cannot tell you anything about about that
I think this is one of the top channels for gimbals
Thank you very much for your support and kind words
What is this gimbal that’s able to reach so high like this?? 8:49
Any gimbal.., you will just attach monopod to it
First of all, thank you very much. I bought Osmo 6. I think my phone Samsung A15 is enough, what do you say. I just noticed your work. Excellent narration.
Thank you so much for your support
@@ZdenkaDarula 🙏
I almost pulled the trigger on OM6 today, so glad I went to youtube because I woulda been soooooo annoyed once seeing the tilt limitation
Thanks for sharing… I think you need more advanced gimbal
It's really a tough choice between the Flow and M6. Flow is better suited for mobile filmmaking due to its portability but the M6 is such a polished product in almost everyway.
Feels like your can't go wrong with the M6 whereas the Flow could benefit from another 1-2 hardware iteration.
Either way, they are both amazing products and I'm happy with my M6 (which I bought after watching your review 🙂)
It is a tough choice. But they are both made for a different purpose. Insta 360 would be some thing I would have in my purse but for big filming I would use a Hohem.
I got the M6 recently and like it a lot! But with my phone (iPhone 14pro max) mounted, you can definitely feel the heaviness of the gimbal and phone. Solution? Buy the Insta360 flow for casual shots and M6 for more planned out shots or Solution #2) get the old dumbbells out and work on these biceps 💪 😅
Does anyone know if any of these would work on something like a Huawei P40 Lite. The dang thing does not have Android installed so I'm trying to find a Gimbal that is compatible with my Huawei
Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer but very soon I am planning to make a video about the best gimbal for android… I will be using Google pixel seven pro but hopefully this should give many answers to all android users
If I want tracking a rc car (crawler) at 60fps 1080p... what is the best choice... I know insta360 do tracking objet but at 30fps... I heard hohem can track face with the original app of your phone. So 120fps ..60fps .. but does tracking objet....?????
Unfortunately, object tracking is not available outside of Hohem app. The sensor is made strictly for faces. Right now the best bet when it comes to tracking object is honestly Insta 360.
@@ZdenkaDarula but 30fps with samsung s22... :(
Great comparison.
Plz make a comparison of all in one gimbals like moza aircross s vs feiyutech scorp mini
Thank you for your request
Nice video, I love my dji osmo 6 mobile! Im using my samsung galaxy S23 Ultra now with it!
Thank you very much for your support and sharing. Enjoy your DJI gimbal.
If I shoot a video while riding a bike off-road using the DJI Osmo 6, can it securely hold the phone? How strong is the magnetic attachment?
These gimbals are not made for rough terrain. They even post the warning in manual. Please use appropriate action camera instead
@@ZdenkaDarula thanks
Thanks. I bought Hohem iSteady M6 because of your review. Much appreciated. Do you have video for external microphone reviews for mobile phones?
You are very welcome.. yes I have this one: th-cam.com/video/Y0R27gvIAdk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WbC2ZxmO4FL9RWBL
@@ZdenkaDarula thanks
This is the video that ive been waiting on. My choices were between Hohem and Insta360. I will go with the Insta360 for it's tracking and it's weight/portability as I already have a zhiyun weebill S for heavier payload using my dslr. I can always use the tripod from my Weebill S on the base of the Insta360 if more stability is required. Thanks again as you are the only one with such a comprehensive look at all 4 gimbals
You are very welcome. I think in your case you are doing the right choice if you already have one big gimbal. I think that Insta360 will get only better as they will be adding more features. I know that whenever they come out with a Camera they constantly add more stuff over the time. Best of luck and enjoy.
I am in the same boat, but I like the m6 with ai tracking because I have android phones plus it can do more movements. 200g weight difference kind sucks
Hello Zdenka! My heartfelt thanks for your very professional and carefully thought-out videos, speaking as a fellow teacher. I got the DJI and I'm very happy with it, excellent quality. So excited as a lifelong photographer to discover this device! By the way I make it your heritage is Croatian...? Well-traveled, polyglot English teacher with an avid interest in names and their histories. And I must say your command of English, a virtual salad of mind-numbing linguistic ingredients, is superb! :-)
I am a novice to gimbals please which gimbal is the best for IPhone 15 pro max which doesn’t require so much stress?
Something a bit stronger.. Zhiyun or Hohem M6
Thank you for this very good comparison! In my opinion the best on TH-cam. I was looking for a gimbal for my new iPhone 16 pro max. this review was very useful ! I am still wavering between the ZHIYUN S5 or Hohem iSteady M6. After this review, I am more drawn to the Hohem (Remote Control). Thank you!!
You are very welcome… don’t purchase anything yet… wait about 3 weeks for something new coming up … I’ll introduce it on my channel
Can Hohem iSteady M6 handle iPhone 14 pro max (240g) + freewell Sherpa case (68g) + freewell Sherpa VND filter 6-9 (7.4 Ounces) ?
If the total is below 400g which is maximum payload you are good. Just place everything on kitchen scale and see what it gets you
@@ZdenkaDarula I didn’t buy yet, I’m about to buy a set up including freewell Sherpa case for iPhone 14 pro max, VND filter, and hohem iSteady M6. I wanted to make sure if it will work before i buy.
Enfim, qual o melhor de todos?
None… it is explained in the video ..
Which does 360 photos?
Insta360 Flow
@@ZdenkaDarula no other in the market?